When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi?

And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?

These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.

For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.

Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?

Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.

And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?

And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?

And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.

And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?

Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?

And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.